Tesla announced on Friday that it is recalling 694,304 vehicles in the United States due to a potential issue with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The recall impacts certain Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck vehicles, the company confirmed.
According to a recall acknowledgment notice, the TPMS warning light may fail to stay illuminated between drive cycles, potentially leaving drivers unaware of low tire pressure. This oversight could result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla stated that the issue will be addressed through an over-the-air (OTA) software update, emphasizing the brand’s reliance on digital fixes for vehicle recalls. A company representative noted, “Tesla vehicles are designed for rapid resolution of potential issues, ensuring customer safety with minimal disruption.”
The automaker has been a leader in OTA software solutions, with 21% of all U.S. recalls in the first three quarters of the year attributed to Tesla, according to recall management firm BizzyCar. In the September quarter alone, Tesla recalled 1,858,774 vehicles—the highest in the U.S.—though all the issues were rectifiable via software updates.
In November, Tesla also recalled 2,400 Cybertruck units due to a faulty part that could lead to power loss, marking the sixth recall for the electric pickup this year.
